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Visit www.ahimsafdn.orgAbout Ahimsa Foundation
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ahimsa Foundation has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable charities. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Ahimsa Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAhimsa Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Niwot, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 852700743. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $160M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Ahimsa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 852700743. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Ahimsa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Ahimsa Foundation is located in Niwot, CO, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Ahimsa Foundation has $160M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ahimsa Foundation is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. It has $160M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Ahimsa Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Ahimsa Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $160M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Ahimsa Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ahimsa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 852700743, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AHIMSA FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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9 articles found
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Ahimsa Companies pumps $12m into Ohio plant, takes long view on alt meat: ‘We’re on the right side of history’ - AgFunderNews
Beyond Meat Secures $100 Million From Ahimsa Foods Affiliate - Plant Based News
Ahimsa Companies Acquires Good Catch Production Facility from Gathered Foods - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
“We’ve got to step up and help these companies get to that next level” - new investor Ahimsa Companies on backing plant-based - Global Food Industry News
Wicked Kitchen Acquired by Ahimsa Companies in Latest Plant-Based M&A Deal - Green Queen Media
Wicked Kitchen begins new ownership under animal-free Ahimsa cohort - Global Food Industry News
Eat Just closes funding round led by VegInvest/Ahimsa Foundation - AgFunderNews
Eat Just Closes Financing Round Led by VegInvest/Ahimsa Foundation - Business Wire
International Ahimsa Foundation celebrates birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Lord Mahavir - News India Times
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 2 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ahimsa Foundation
- What is Ahimsa Foundation?
- Ahimsa Foundation is a animal welfare private non-operating foundation based in Niwot, United States.
- Who leads Ahimsa Foundation?
- Shaleen Shah serves as President.
- Where is Ahimsa Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Niwot, CO, United States.
- What is Ahimsa Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B.
- Is Ahimsa Foundation trustworthy?
- Ahimsa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Ahimsa Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 852700743.
- What is Ahimsa Foundation's website?
- http://www.ahimsafdn.org